by oaapn | Feb 9, 2026 | News
As 2026 charges forward, we want to highlight key changes to Ohio law and the Ohio Board of Nursing rules that have directly impacted APRN practice over the past year (and a little beyond that). Psychiatric Inpatient Documents Effective September 20, 2024, Senate Bill...
by oaapn | Jan 28, 2026 | APRNs
Cervical cancer is a largely preventable form of cancer, yet women in rural and underserved communities continue to face barriers that delay or prevent lifesaving care. Heather Hissom, NP, has spent her career advocating for women’s health across Ohio, West...
by oaapn | Dec 11, 2025 | Amazing APRNs, Leadership
The OAAPN Advocate of the Year Award is bestowed upon an individual who supports and promotes the role of Advanced Practice Nurses. We are honored to present this year’s award to Joy Shoemaker, DNP, APRN-CNP. Dr. Shoemaker advances nursing and APRNs through...
by oaapn | Dec 1, 2025 | News
“Ohio continues to experience significant healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in primary care, behavioral health, and underserved regions. Graduate nursing education is central to preparing the advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who help meet...
by oaapn | Nov 19, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation
If you didn’t watch yesterday’s opponent testimony on HB 508… you need to. Not for my interpretation — but to hear, with your own ears, how a select group of organizations talked about APRNs in front of policymakers. Watch the pivots. Watch what gets exaggerated… and...
